The baby name Bonney is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BON-ee (IPA: /ˈbɒni/ UK, /ˈbɑni/ US).
The baby name Bonney is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BON-ee (IPA: /ˈbɒni/ UK, /ˈbɑni/ US).
Bonney is English, Scottish in Origin.
Bonney is a variant of Bonnie, from the Scots adjective bonnie “pretty, good, cheerful,” ultimately from Middle French bon/bonne “good.” As a given name it formed in 19th‑century Scotland and England and spread through the English‑speaking world in the early 20th. The -ey ending reflects dialect spellings and influence from the English surname Bonney. Variants include Bonnie (standard), Bonny (older), and Bonni/Bonnee (modern).
Bonney has remained rarer than Bonnie, appearing intermittently for girls and, via the surname route, occasionally for boys. The surname connection is famous through William H. Bonney - Billy the Kid - adding a rugged, romantic note. Overall, the name conveys the pleasant sense of “good, pretty, cheerful,” with vintage charm and an easy, friendly sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #243 | 6 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #320 | 26 | 8,138 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #355 | 5 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 31 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Bonney is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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